TRIO Staff Training Program
Related Programs
- TRIO_Student Support Services
- TRIO_Talent Search
- TRIO_Upward Bound
- TRIO_Educational Opportunity Centers
- TRIO_McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
Examples of Funded Projects
Training has been offered in the following areas: (1) Student financial aid; (2) general project management for new directors; (3) legislative and regulatory requirements for the operation of Federal TRIO programs; (4) design and operation of model programs for projects funded under the Federal TRIO programs; (5) retention and graduation strategies; (6) counseling; (7) reporting student and project performance; and (8) coordinating project activities with other available resources and activities.
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs CFDA Number 84.103A
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs CFDA Number 84.103A
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE):Training Program CFDA 84.103A
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE):Training Program CFDA 84.103A
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs CFDA Number 84.103A
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by the public, parents and students.
Program Accomplishments
The program anticpates supporting 9 to 13 awards in 2008.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants are awarded to eligible grantees to provide training for project directors and staff of funded Federal TRIO Programs projects.
The grants may provide support for conferences, seminars, internships, workshops, and the publication of manuals designed to improve the operation of Federal TRIO Programs projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Institutions of higher education, public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Leadership personnel, full-time and part- time staff members of projects under the Federal TRIO Programs, and individuals preparing for employment as staff or leadership personnel in projects under the Federal TRIO Special Programs will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No.
A-102.
Application Procedures
Develop a proposal in accordance with program regulations, applications, and timetables issued by the Department of Education. No State plan is required. Requests for program applications should be made to the Federal TR10 Program, College and University Support Team. This program is subject to the provisions of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).
Award Procedures
Selected nonfederal field readers evaluate new proposals on the basis of the selection criteria specified in 34 CFR 642.31 and 34 CFR 642.32.
Deadlines
Deadlines are published in the Federal Register.
Authorization
Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Section 402G, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070a-18.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 180 days.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Continuation awards of one year is approved on an annual basis, subject to the availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
One or two year-projects, annual awards.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Performance reports are submitted on an annual basis.
Audits
In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR and 34 CFR 75.702, 74.61.)
Records
In accordance with 34 CFR 75.730, 75.731, and 75.732.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0201-0-1-502.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $3,331,000; FY 08 est $4,250,000; and FY 09 est $4,250,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The estimated average FY 2008 award is $425,000. The estimated range of awards is $350,000 to $450,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
EDGAR and regulations 34 CFR 642.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Federal Trio Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Jane Wrenn; E-mail: trio@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 502-7614.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The Department will select applicants to be funded for new awards under this part on the basis of criteria set forth in 34 CFR 642.31. Final program regulations were published in CFR Chapter VI(7-1-95).
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